Popcorn Machine + Starter Supply Pack of up to 24 servings
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1 day = pick up after 4pm the evening before your party, bring it back by 10am the morning after. Each extra day is just $27.5.
There is a reason every movie theater, carnival, and stadium runs one of these. Fresh popcorn straight out of a real kettle machine hits completely different than a microwave bag, and the smell it puts into a backyard or living room does more for party atmosphere than most decorations will. The base rental comes with a Starter Supply Pack, enough for up to 24 servings right out of the box. Need to keep it running longer? The Party Supply Pack and Ultimate Supply Pack add-ons are available at checkout and worth it if your headcount is climbing. An adult should be running this one.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Popcorn Machine
Popcorn scoop
Reusable dust cover
Starter Supply Pack (3 × 8 oz Tri-Paks, up to 24 servings)
serving bags
RULES & SAFETY
HOW TO POP
SET UP: Put the machine on a flat, dry table, indoors or under cover. Plug it straight into a wall outlet. No long extension cords where kids could trip on them.
Check that the kettle is hanging on its hook inside, with the gears at the top lined up.
SWITCHES: There are 3, and the labels vary a little by machine. One runs the **light/warmer**, one heats the **kettle** (may say HEAT or KETTLE), and one runs the **stirrer** (may say MOTOR or STIR).
1. Flip on the **LIGHT/WARMER** and **KETTLE HEAT** switches.
2. Grab one 8 oz Tri-Pak. Cut open the oil section, squeeze the oil into the kettle, and close the lid. Let it heat for **3 to 4 minutes**, until you see a little steam.
3. Using a potholder (the lid is hot!), lift the lid and pour in the kernels and salt from the same pack. Close the lid.
4. Flip on the **STIRRER** switch and close the doors.
5. Popping starts in 2 to 3 minutes. **When the pops slow to 2 to 3 seconds apart, turn OFF the KETTLE HEAT and STIRRER.**
6. **CAREFUL, IT'S HOT!** Pull the tilt lever on the side to tip the kettle and dump out the rest of the popcorn.
7. Leave the LIGHT/WARMER on to keep it warm. Serve with the scoop.
NEXT BATCH: Start again at step 2 with a new Tri-Pak. The kettle is already hot, so it heats up faster.
SAFETY
Adults only run the machine. The kettle, lid and glass get extremely hot. Keep kids back.
**Never add butter, sugar, honey or extra seasoning inside the machine, and especially not in the kettle.** Only the Tri-Pak goes in the kettle. Add any toppings to the popcorn after it's in the bowl or bag.
Never leave KETTLE HEAT on when you're not popping, and never leave the machine running unattended.
CLEAN UP
Switches off, unplug, and let everything cool completely (about 30 minutes). Clear out all unpopped kernels and leftover popcorn from the cabinet, wipe the inside and outside with a damp cloth, and empty the crumb tray. No spray cleaners into the machine, don't put any part in water, and don't take anything apart.
KEEP THE COVER! The machine comes in a reusable dust cover. It's not packaging, so please don't toss it. Only put the cover back on once the machine has cooled down completely and been cleaned, and you're ready to pack it all up. Return it with the machine and the scoop.
PICKUP OR DELIVERY
Pick up after 4pm the day before your party, return by 10am the day after. Or we deliver.